| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $226.71 | 5.490% | $239.1564 | $239.16 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.25 | 3.377% | $129.4797 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.82 | 10.862% | $70.7521 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.33 | 3.447% | $52.0649 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 7.153% | $46.5687 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.43 | 5.428% | $83.7415 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.70 | 12.382% | $197.4552 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.70 | $819.2185 | $819.22 | $819.20 | $819.40 | |